Project Manager

RDM Recruiting; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

RDM Recruiting represents our client in search of a Commercial Construction Project Manager to lead renovations, remodels, tenant improvements, and general commercial construction from preconstruction through closeout in North Carolina.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, RFIs, change orders, and coordination of subcontractors, vendors, and field teams while maintaining strong client relationships and seeking additional work opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Project management experience within commercial renovations, remodels, tenant improvements, or general commercial construction
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and project financials
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, change orders, and subcontractors
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and project stakeholders
• Estimating or preconstruction experience preferred
• Client relationship or business development experience is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and project stakeholders
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work; manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Lead project meetings and maintain regular communication with clients
• Support estimating, takeoffs, bid reviews, and subcontractor buyout
• Monitor job costs, forecasts, and overall project profitability
• Work closely with Superintendents to resolve field issues and maintain schedules
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Identify opportunities for additional work and repeat business

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Reading drawings

Estimating

Job description

Compensation: $85,000-$100,000+ Benefits (commensurate with experience)

Commercial Construction Project Manager on behalf of our client to manage commercial renovation, remodeling, and improvement projects from preconstruction through closeout.

This role is ideal for someone who can manage the full project lifecycle while maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and field teams. Experience with estimating, preconstruction, or business development is a strong plus.

Position Overview

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, coordination, financial performance, and execution of commercial construction projects. Projects may include commercial renovations, remodels, tenant improvements, interior buildouts, and other general commercial construction scopes.

You’ll work closely with field leadership, ownership, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and project stakeholders
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of workManage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Lead project meetings and maintain regular communication with clients
• Support estimating, takeoffs, bid reviews, and subcontractor buyout
• Monitor job costs, forecasts, and overall project profitability
• Work closely with Superintendents to resolve field issues and maintain schedules
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and industry partners
• Identify opportunities for additional work and repeat business

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Project management experience within commercial renovations, remodels, tenant improvements, or general commercial construction
• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, sequencing, and project financials
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, change orders, and subcontractors
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and project stakeholders
• Estimating or preconstruction experience preferred
• Client relationship or business development experience is a strong advantage

What We Offer

• $85,000–$130,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Growth opportunities within an established commercial construction operation
• Team-oriented environment with direct access to leadership